It’s no longer enough for legal professionals to simply know about AI — understanding how to use it effectively is now a core competency. That’s why SkillBurst, a BARBRI Company, has introduced a new set of professional development modules designed to help lawyers and legal teams confidently integrate AI into their daily practice.
Law firms and corporate legal departments rely on SkillBurst to power their learning and development programs with legal-specific, results-driven training. These new modules expand on that mission, providing practical, ethical, and immediately applicable insights into AI’s evolving role in the legal field. Individual practitioners can also access these courses to sharpen their professional skills and stay ahead of the curve.
New AI-Focused Professional Skills Modules
Persuasive Legal Writing with AI
Learn how to adapt your tone, structure, and language to your audience—whether writing independently or with AI assistance. Through real-world examples and guided exercises, this module helps you craft writing that informs, persuades, and motivates.
Structuring Legal Writing with AI
Develop the tools to structure your writing for clarity and impact. You’ll explore best practices for grammar, sentence construction, and organization—plus strategies for editing and refining AI-generated drafts.
Prompting AI Reasoning Models: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why it Matters
AI prompting has evolved far beyond simple keyword inputs. This course breaks down how modern reasoning models “think,” why older prompting methods fall short, and how to design precise, effective prompts that enhance accuracy, speed, and professional outcomes.
Understanding + Interacting with Modern Language Tools
Get a practical overview of today’s leading AI models—including OpenAI’s o1 and o3, Anthropic’s Claude, xAI’s offerings, and DeepMind’s Gemini. You’ll learn how these tools compare, where they excel, and how to match them to the right use cases in legal work.
Videoconferencing + Notetaking with AI Tools
Discover how to use AI-powered tools for meetings, transcription, and analysis—without compromising confidentiality or professional ethics. This course helps legal professionals stay tech-savvy while maintaining high standards of practice.
Your Legal Learning Partner, Every Step of the Way
SkillBurst, a BARBRI Company, is part of BARBRI Professional Development—your trusted global leader in legal education—delivering comprehensive and customizable training for lawyers and legal professionals.
To learn how you or your firm can access these new modules, contact pdinfo@barbri.com.
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